The global fluorochemicals market is growing, due to the increasing production of refrigeration and cooling equipment, and growth in primary aluminum output. Among the various product types, the fluorocarbons segment held the largest market share in the global fluorochemicals market in 2015.

The fluorochemicals segment is anticipated to witness the highest growth in the global market during 2016 – 2022. The highest growth of the fluoropolymers segment is attributed to the increasing demand for high-performance materials, in the chemical processing, electronics, motor vehicle, and coatings.

The significant shift in the usage of fluorocarbon products and increasing research for the development of low global warming potential (GWP) and zero ozone depletion potential (ODP) are the key trends witnessed in the global fluorochemicals market.

Fluorochemicals are the chemical derivatives of fluorine, which is found in the earth’s crust. These chemicals have several applications in a number of industries including electronics, pharmaceuticals, automotive, and chemical processing. The fluorochemicals are utilized in these industries as blowing agents, air-conditioners, refrigerators, fire extinguishers and others.

Geographically, Asia-Pacific held the largest share in the global market in 2015, owing to the increasing demand for fluorochemicals in automotive, electronics and domestic appliances. China dominated the Asia-Pacific fluorochemicals market in 2015, due to the large consumer base and growing end-use industries.